Houston becomes second Hertz partner for EV expansion, infrastructure development

A new step in Houston’s climate action plan is partnering with a major car rental service to bring electric vehicles and infrastructure into the Bayou City.

Florida-based Hertz (Nasdaq: HTZ) will bring over 2,100 rental EVs, nearly tripling its existing fleet, the company said March 7. Hertz will also partner with BP Pulse, the EV infrastructure arm of London-based BP PLC (NYSE: BP), to install an EV charging hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for ride-share services, taxis and…